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@UCSB January 2022

New Year Thanks

A note from Interim Executive Director Samantha Putnam highlighting what we accomplished together this past year, and what lies ahead.

Introducing UC Santa Barbara Magazine

A new publication featuring stories that highlight our spectacular seaside university. Meet some of the people, programs, scholarly pursuits and cultural endeavors that make UC Santa Barbara a world-class institution. The pages bring to life the rich complexity of the university and its impact at home, across the country and around the globe.

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Alumni Spotlight

Experienced corporate attorney, Tom Jevens ‘87, spends his time giving back to the UCSB and Gaucho community that provided him the foundation and inspiration for personal growth and professional success.

Discover How Tom Helps Gauchos

Outwitting Omicron

Graduate student Zach Aralis develops a rapid test for the COVID-19 Omicron variant

Learn More About This Test

In Their Words

A Tennis Legacy

Former UCSB Tennis player Steve Davis ’93 stays connected by giving back to current student-athletes. Steve and his wife, Amparo, support UCSB Living Scholars, have contributed to the new John Arnhold Tennis Center, and have created a meaningful legacy with UC Santa Barbara by naming the tennis program as a beneficiary in their estate plans.

Meet Steve

Alumni Event Highlights

Black Alumni & Student Connect Weekend
February 18 - 19, 2022

Join us for this inaugural weekend to reconnect, celebrate and build a strong community.

Register Now

All Gaucho Reunion 2022 - Save the Date
April 28 - May 1, 2022

Celebrate your Gaucho Pride, reconnect with friends, and return to UCSB’s stunning campus for All Gaucho Reunion. Signature events include the Gaucho Kick-Off Bash and Taste of UCSB.

Start Planning

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More Gaucho News

Boosting the Community

University partners with County Public Health to offer boosters to students, Isla Vista and local residents.
Learn more about this partnership

UCSB Reads ‘Exhalation’

Campus reading program selects science fiction writer Ted Chiang’s story collection for 2022 season.
Join in!

Sending Life to the Stars

Scientists contemplate launching tiny lifeforms into interstellar space.
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